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A358 between Taunton and Ilminster re-opened after emergency resurfacing
THE A358 between Taunton and Ilminster has been re-opened after emergency resurfacing. Somerset Council’s highways team carried out the work on a 60m stretch of road near Hatch Beauchamp after a collision caused a major diesel spill. A spokesperson
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South west towns and cities features heavily in list of top 50 places to live
SEVERAL towns and cities in the south west of England have appeared in a list of the Best Places to Live for 2024. Garrington Property Finders put together the list after identifying more than 1,400 cities, towns and villages that score highly
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Councillors vote in favour of basic annual allowance
TAUNTON town councillors have voted in favour of an annual allowance. They voted on the Framework Scheme, with the majority being in favour of a basic allowance of £1,550 plus travel and subsistence costs available to councillors, after considering
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Somerset Opera set to perform new production in Taunton and other towns next month
SOMERSET Opera have announced their latest production will hit stages across the county at eight different venues next month. The group will deliver their production of W.S. Gilbert? - This Was your Life!, including familiar numbers from ten Gilbert
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HMRC issues important update to anyone expecting £299 cost of living payment
TAX credit recipients will begin receiving their £299 cost of living payment from the HMRC from tomorrow. HMRC is reminding eligible recipients that the cost of living payment will be paid out between February 16 and February 22. In a text
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How much money does it cost the NHS to call out an ambulance in the UK?
WHILE ambulance services in the UK are free at the point of use, it still costs the NHS and taxpayer money to fund. Every year, millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales rely on ambulances to provide urgent medical care while getting
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UK falls into recession after economy shrank again at the end of 2023
THE UK economy officially entered into a recession at the end of 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures show the economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the final three months of the year. Most economists
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Man appears in court after children report man offering them a lift
A MAN has appeared in court after children reported a man offering them a lift in Williton. An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "At a hearing yesterday (Wednesday, February 14), the man denied two charges of attempted child abduction
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Lando Norris helps launch McLaren's new team car for 2024 F1 season
LANDO Norris helped launch McLaren's car for the upcoming FIA Formula 1 Championship. The MCL38 was unveiled on Wednesday, February 14. McLaren also conducted a promotional filming day at Silverstone Circuit, where Glastonbury-raised Norris
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Police constable retires after 28 years of serving the public
A POLICE constable who also served in the Mendips is retiring after 28 years. Avon and Somerset Police announced Simon Humphrey’s retirement today (Thursday, February 15). Mr Humphrey served in St Pauls, Bristol, before coming to the Mendips
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A358 remains closed until this afternoon to clear diesel spill after collision
SOMERSET Council has confirmed the A358 near Hatch Beauchamp will remain closed in both directions until the afternoon to allow emergency repairs after “a significant diesel spill”. Motorists are being warned that the road will be closed in both
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Taunton primary school children 'wow audiences' at poetry and public speaking contest
PUPILS from five primary schools in Taunton have been busy working on their performance poetry and public speaking skills. The English working group, from the Richard Huish Trust family of primary schools (Nerrols Primary School, North Town Primary
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Man jailed for having sexual activity with a child
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after admitting to having sexual activity with a child. Ayden Reader, from Taunton, has pleaded guilty to 19 charges, including having sexual activity with a child. He also pleaded
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Somerset CCC and Vertu Motors continue partnership for 2024 season
SOMERSET County Cricket Club and Vertu Motors have confirmed they will continue to work together for the 2024 season as their partnership grows into its second year. Vertu Motors joined forces with Somerset ahead of the 2023 season as the company
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'Inspirational' Somerset youth to be recognised for courage and environmental efforts
COURAGEOUS young people and individuals that are helping to save the world will be recognised in this year's Pride of Somerset Youth Awards. Sponsored by Gravity, the Environmental Award is designed to honour young individuals who are dedicated
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Wells Stone Carving Festival returns to Bishop's Barn this year
This year's Wells Stone Carving Festival is returning to Bishop's Barn. After six years, the festival is ready for another entertaining year with backing from the Worshipful Company of Masons. The festival, organised by the talented stonemason